Animal-Related Nonprofits in Virginia

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UNITE ALL AMERICANS TO ENSURE WILDLIFE THRIVES IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD.

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THE RICHMOND SPCA IS CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO SAVING, PROTECTING AND ENRICHING ANIMAL LIVES WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN A NO-KILL COMMUNITY.

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TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE NORTH AMERICA'S COLDWATER FISHERIES AND THEIR WATERSHEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Animal-Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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TO PROVIDE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO CERTAIN OTHER CHARITABLE ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ACCOUNTING AND LEGAL SERVICES, CREATIVE CONSULTATION, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Animal-Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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ADVANCE THE COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS BY PROVIDING SHELTERING, MEDICAL CARE, AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR DOGS AND CATS, PROMOTING PERMANENT, CARING HOMES, AND FURTHERING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

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TO PROMOTE HUMANE EDUCATION AND PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

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THE LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO HELPING THE PETS OF LYNCHBURG THROUGH SHELTERING, ADOPTION, SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Animal-Related major group area.

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THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC (THE "SOCIETY") EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ORGANIZED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1979, ITS PURPOSE IS TO ACT AS AN ADVISORY AND SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATION TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VIRGINIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK (THE "ZOO") IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. THE ZOO IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF NORFOLK (THE "CITY"). THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE ZOO AND TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF THE WORLD'S FLORA AND FAUNA. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE ZOO, AS FOLLOWS: ZOO IMPROVEMENTS AND EXHIBITS: SIGNIFICANT ASSISTANCE FOR ZOO EXPANSION, BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND OTHER VOLUNTEER EFFORTS INTO PROVIDING SERVICES FOR THE ZOO. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: ENCOURAGES AN UNDERSTANDING OF CONSERVATION TO A WIDE VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS BY FUNDING AND OPERATING ALL ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS (INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR THE HANDICAPPED AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS); TRAINING A

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IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AND PEOPLE BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, CARE, AND PROTECTION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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ANICIRA IS COMMITTED TO SERVING ANIMALS AND OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH VETERINARY SERVICES, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, SHELTER, CARE AND PROTECTION PROGRAMS TO HELP ANIMALS LIVE HEALTHY LIVES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THIS GOAL IS REFLECTED IN THE TYPE OF PROGRAMS WE OFFER, THE COLLABORATIONS WE DEVELOP, AND OUR WILLINGNESS TO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED. WE HAVE CONSISTENTLY SHOWN THAT PROACTIVE AND PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS MAKE GOOD ECONOMIC SENSE. OUR TEAM HELPS FAMILIES CARE FOR THEIR PETS BY MAKING VETERINARY CARE AFFORDABLE.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A TEMPORARY REFUGE FOR STRAY, HOMELESS AND ABANDONED ANIMALS, AND TO PLACE SUCH ANIMALS IN A CARING, APPROPRIATE HOME WHENEVER POSSIBLE. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SPAYING AND NEUTERING IS ALSO AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PART OF THE SPCA MISSION.

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THE MISSION OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ALEXANDRIA IS TO INSPIRE COMPASSION FOR ALL LIVING THINGS, TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO ANIMALS IN NEED, AND TO PROMOTE ADOPTIONS, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. AWLA BELIEVES IN EXPANDING OUR COMMUNITY TO OTHER ANIMAL SHELTERS TO SHARE INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. AWLA FACILITATES THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER COLLABORATIVE. A NETWORK OF ANIMAL SHELTERS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, HOSTING GROUP TRAININGS ON ESSENTIAL TOPICS SUCH AS WILDLIFE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND VETERINARY CARE. AWLA ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH SEVERAL OTHER SHELTERS IN VIRGINIA, SERVING AS A COMMITTED PARTNER TO THESE SHELTERS THAT LACK RESOURCES. WE TRANSFERRED IN 679 ANIMALS FROM OTHER SHELTERS.

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TO PROVIDE HOMELESS ANIMALS WITH TEMPORARY HOUSING, MEDICAL TREATMENT, STERILIZATION AND QUALITY CARE UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED INTO PERMANENT, LOVING HOMES.

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TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FARM ANIMALS BY CREATING HUMANE STANDARDS FOR FARM ANIMALS AND CERTIFYING THE ANIMALS HUMANE TREATMENT.

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PROVIDE ALL ANIMALS, BOTH LARGE AND SMALL, SAFE AND SANITARY LIVING CONDITIONS, PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND ENVIRONMENTS FREE OF PAIN AND FEAR THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INTERVENTION

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OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE, TO STUDY THE ECOLOGY OF OUR REGION, AND TO RESTORE HABITAT, AND TO CONSERVE NATIVE BIODIVERSITY. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CARRYING OUT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, AND RESTORING HABITAT FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS. OUR 900-ACRE PROPERTY, UNDER PERMANENT PROTECTION WITH A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN CENTRAL FAUQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA, PROVIDES BEAUTIFUL AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR PROGRAMS.